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Tuesday, 11 January 2022

Monpure Nourish and Stimulate Scalp Mask

Monpure is a haircare brand that I have really been enjoying using, having previously shared the Clarifying Scalp Scrum and the Hydrate and Soothe Serum, today is the turn of the Monpure Nourish and Stimulate Scalp Mask.
Monpure Nourish and Stimulate Scalp Mask
Monpure as a brand, is one of the few who has put a lot of thought into their hair care brand, with particular attention being paid to the scalp.  For me, scalp care is as importance as skincare and over the past few years, I have been on quite a journey to get to know why my scalp flares up and kicks off in the way that does.  Stress is the ultimate factor though living in a hard water area and some of the products I had assumed worked for my hair, did, but they didn't for my scalp and quickly a problem would arise with an itch, followed by more itching and then within days a sore scalp that was really unhappy.
If your scalp is feeling particularly under the weather, our Nourish and Stimulate Scalp Mask is the ultimate scalp care SOS weekly treatment that should be adorning every bathroom shelf. Simply massage this fluffy cloud-light formula through your roots, onto your scalp and any stress and discomfort should be a thing of the past (you should start to feel it tingle – that’s the best bit).
So alongside the scrub and the serum, I have been using the Nourish and Stimulate Scalp Mask and its job is to work to improve scalp health by ‘feeding’ hair follicles and skin cells with essential vitamins and nutrients, by doing so, it creates the optimum environment for hair growth. As you can see, with this product, not only does it work to improve scalp health so hair can grow stronger, better and healthier with regular use, but more important for me, it also soothes, hydrates and relieves sun damage with aloe vera and vitamin-rich camellia tea oil.
Monpure Nourish and Stimulate Scalp Mask
Monpure Nourish and Stimulate Scalp Mask
There is two ways of using this mask, depending on what you feel both your hair and scalp need. Firstly there is the option to use it as a deep treatment which means the mask needs to be left on the scalp for 15 minutes at least, so ideal for application before you venture into the shower to rinse it out.  Or, you can use it whilst in the shower, after shampooing and then massage the mask into the scalp and let it work for 10 minutes before washing it out.  I have tried both options but prefer to get as much time usage out of this mask as possible and will often apply it after shampooing but then having got out of the shower and completed the rest of my routine, will then rinse it out, ensuring I get the full 15 minutes of use. 

Ingredients within this mask are chosen for specific reasons and what I love is that it is cruelty-free and vegan but there is also no silicone used - for me, some hair care with silicone irritate my scalp.
  • Aloe Vera - Used for its soothing properties on the skin, it is packed full of polysaccharides which are are known for their hydrating and anti-inflammatory powers and within this mask, it is perfect for helping to calm and soothe issues such as irritation, itching and dryness.
  • Camellia Tea Oil - Rich in antioxidants and vitamins, as well as those essential fatty acids, it delivers an intense hit of nourishment to neglected scalps and works to stimulate hair follicles and enhance healthy hair growth, while leaving it conditioned.
  • Silk Peptides - Silkgel is described as being a pioneering new vegan alternative to regular silk peptides, providing a “second skin” effect to the scalp and hair follicles. Produced via a process of fermenting plant starch, it’s been clinically proven to not only repair fragile or damaged hair strands, but will also protect the hair and scalp from harmful pollutants as well as bacterial adhesion.
So, I have been using this mask as directed for over 3 months now at least once, sometimes twice a week and can say that irritation has been reduced as well as the itching and whenever I do begin to itch, I now reach for this mask, not just for the tingle, which is delightful and soothing, but because I feel it does calm irritation.

The Monpure Nourish and Stimulate Scalp Mask is priced at £53 and is just wonderful to use, it works and ticks every box for me and I have since purchased a back-up tub!






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Monday, 10 January 2022

January ASOS Beauty Box Revealed

The first ASOS Beauty Box of 2022 has been revealed and of course it is, as you might expect another one that everyone is going to want!  The last few that we saw launching towards the end of 2021 really set that high standard for big things to come!
January ASOS Beauty Box
Launching on 10th January and priced at just £12, the box features everything you need to kick off the New Year with a new skincare routine.

Contents

  • Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser
  • Elemis Superfood Overnight Cream
  • Dermalogica Micro-pore Mist
  • Charlotte Tilbury Magic Eye Rescue
  • Glamglow Supermud Mask
Again, ASOS showing some brands how to put together a beauty box with an array of products from different brands, rather than showcasing the same ones over and over again - plus it is just £12 which is a steal!

Grab the January ASOS Box from Monday 10th January - more details and updates will appear on my Instagram Stories!





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MAC Cosmetics Mystery Makeup Bag (WORTH OVER £75)

Following on from the amazing Black Friday offers that MAC Cosmetics had to offer, they are now back with a Mystery Makeup Bag offer which you can get your hands on right now.
MAC Cosmetics Mystery Makeup Bag (WORTH OVER £75)
Worth over £75, this offer features a selection of 7 products, which MAC describe as being 'must-have' for just £35
Create showstopping looks with this exclusive 7-piece set, full of MAC must-haves in universally flattering shades. Features a full-size Eyeshadow Palette and much more
Featuring a full-sized eyeshadow which is in the shade burgundy which on its own retails for £26 has 9 shades:
  • Honey Lust: Bronzedipped peach (Lustre)
  • Poppyseed: Midtone mauvey nude (Satin)
  • Quarry: Soft muted plum brown (Matte)
  • Antiqued: Ash brown with bronze (Veluxe Pearl)
  • Embark: Intense reddish brown (Matte)
  • #Noir: Deep black brown w/ gold pearls (Velvet)
  • Haux: Soft muted rosy brown (Satin)
  • Star Violet: Pinky brown plum (Veluxe Pearl)
  • Sketch: Burgundy with red shimmer (Velvet)
Alongside the eyeshadow palette, there is the beauty bag and inside you will find items including Strobe Cream (mini), Fix+ (mini), Lipglass Clear (mini) and then two full-sized products in the form of a lipstick for which the shade hasn't been shared and the Extreme Dimension 3D Mascara.

On sale now for just £35, the MAC Cosmetics Mystery Makeup Bag is worth over £75.





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L’Oréal True Match Nude Plumping Tinted Serum

I am very much still wearing tinted serums rather than foundations currently and the last addition to my collection was kindly gifted to me by L'Oreal. The True Match Nude Plumping Tinted Serum is said to unite skincare and makeup with this innovative blend.  I have used a few similar products to this, one being from Revolution and other from Typology, so I was intrigued to see which I preferred.
L’Oréal True Match Nude Plumping Tinted Serum
This L’Oreal True Match Nude Plumping Tinted Serum is available in nine different shades, which for many won't be inclusive and L'Oreal does claim that each shade does cater for 99% of UK skin tones and whilst I suspect there will never be that shade for everyone, I do think brands have finally put more thought and research into the shades they offer.
Discover NEW True Match Nude Plumping Tinted Serum with 1% Hyaluronic Acid. The perfect match of skincare and makeup - this innovative formula combines the benefits of a skincare serum with the radiance and coverage of a foundation. 
With 9 super blendable shades this sheer formula is able to easily blend on to a variety of skintones, leaving skin with a naturally luminous finish for a flawless nude look.
The no makeup, makeup trend is one I am most definitely a fan of, I like that natural, fresh skin look rather than that caked on, unnatural look that I was probably too big a fan of in my teens - foundation a few shades too dark, over lined eyes, thinly tweezed brows, yep we have all been there.  Now, as I have matured (lol) I am very much less is more.  

This L'Oreal Paris True Match Nude Plumping Tinted Serum, is a serum which uses the plumping power of Hyaluronic Acid Serum with the coverage of a foundation. Lightweight in texture and definitely more serum-like than foundation, I was sent shade 0.5-2 Very Light.  Whenever I am shade matched for a foundation, it is very rare that I move out of the lightest shade bracket, unless I have caught the sun. 

L’Oreal have the following shades;

  • 0.5-2 Very Light
  • 2-3 Light
  • 3-4 Light – Medium
  • 4-5 Medium
  • 5-6 Medium – Tan
  • 6-7 Tan
  • 7-8 Tan – Deep
  • 8-10 Deep
  • 10.5-11 Rich Deep
Sitting inside a glass bottle, the Tinted serum clearly does have luminous particles within its formula and the serum is dispensed with the use of a pipette, which I either apply using my fingers and buff with a brush, or apply with a beauty  blender.  This serum is designed to instantly brighten the skin as well to even and hydrate and as it does conceal and hydrate all in one to create that natural, soft dewy look.
L’Oréal True Match Nude Plumping Tinted Serum
L’Oréal True Match Nude Plumping Tinted Serum
L’Oréal True Match Nude Plumping Tinted Serum
It does give a light to medium coverage to the skin and it does a really good job at blurring some imperfections, so if like me you suffer with a slight redness to the cheeks, it does help to conceal those really well.  The swatches shown above are unedited, so you can see what the shade looks like when it first comes out of the bottle, then as I blend it and finally as it is blended onto my skin, with the bottom photo swatches.

What I love is that you could use this Tinted Serum with or without a primer.  For me, if I am wanting to get out of the door in double quick time, I apply it as I would a serum without anything else and it lasts most of the day on my skin, fading slightly around the nose and cheeks first.  If I have a bit more time, I will prime and then apply before finishing with a loose powder to keep that mid-afternoon shine as much at bay as I can. 

I mentioned earlier in this post that I had tried similar products from both Revolution and Typology, the latter being my absolute favourite and it still is. The difference for me between Typology and this L’Oréal serum is application and how my skin feels when using, though both have a dropper dispenser which is annoying to use.

This L’Oréal True Match Nude Plumping Tinted Serum is widely available online via LookfantasticBoots and Superdrug where it ranges in price from £11 up to £13.99.








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